Fenton White Satin Glass Bicentennial Commemorative Plate — George Washington at Valley Forge, 1776-1976

In 1976, as America marked two hundred years of independence, Fenton Art Glass Company answered the moment with a series of commemorative plates cast in their signature white satin glass — a soft, matte finish achieved by acid-treating clear glass to a frosted, almost fabric-like texture. This plate captures Lafayette and Washington at Valley Forge where they formed a friendship that would last a lifetime.

The scene is bordered on the bottom, with the words "Lafayette with Washington at Valley Forge" — a fitting pair to mark the country's 200th birthday. Fenton's mark is pressed into the glass on the reverse along with a short history, shown in the second photo, confirming its maker.

Nearly fifty years on, this plate remains in excellent condition, with no chips, cracks, or stains — a fine piece of American glassmaking history and bicentennial memorabilia alike.

Details at a Glance:

• Maker: Fenton Art Glass Company
• Material: White satin glass (acid-frosted finish)
• Design: Lafayette with Washington at Valley Forge
• Inscriptions: "Lafayette with Washington at Valley Forge
• Condition: Excellent — no chips, cracks, or stains
• Marked: Fenton mark on reverse (see photo 2)

Your plate will be carefully packed using recycled and reused materials whenever possible, and shipped promptly — because history deserves to travel well.